Franklin County Board of Supervisors Meeting 9/15/2026

The Franklin County, VA Board of Supervisors held their monthly meeting on September 15, 2026, which included significant discussions on school finance and budget appropriations. The board reviewed the Franklin County Public Schools' financial status, noting a projected deficit of approximately $717,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027, with plans to cover this through staffing cuts and potential loan arrangements between the county and the school division. The school division requested an additional $582,795 in funding to support a 4% average salary increase for employees, which the board discussed in detail, including potential funding sources such as a proposed 2% meals tax increase. The board approved appropriating $25,894,448 for the next quarter of school funding, with further review planned after updated enrollment and revenue data. Additionally, the board approved increases to stormwater management fees as mandated by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and discussed the disposition of several county-owned properties. Public comments focused heavily on school funding needs, infrastructure concerns, and transparency issues. Several appointments to county boards and commissions were confirmed during the meeting.